Senator John Thune discusses the ongoing DHS funding shutdown and proposes the SAVE America Act at a press conference.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Thune addresses DHS funding and SAVE America Act progress: U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, stating it has "increasingly" affected operations across the country. He expressed hope for bipartisan cooperation to end the shutdown and emphasized the availability of a proposal aligned with Democratic requests.
Thune highlights voter ID support: During the press conference, Thune noted widespread public support for the SAVE America Act, particularly regarding voter ID requirements. He criticized Democrats for previously blocking related amendments and expressed intentions to push for a vote on a proposed photo ID amendment, challenging Democratic leaders to back their stated support for voter ID.
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John Thune Fundraising
John Thune recently disclosed $222.0K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 446th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 51.8% came from individual donors.
Thune disclosed $310.6K of spending. This was the 223rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Thune disclosed $17.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 5th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track John Thune's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
John Thune Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that John Thune is worth $744.5K, as of March 24th, 2026. This is the 358th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Thune has approximately $165.0K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track John Thune's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Thune.
John Thune Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by John Thune:
- S.4152: A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish a mandatory price reporting program for fertilizer, and for other purposes.
- S.3725: Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act
- S.3723: Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
- S.3543: Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025
- S.2608: CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act of 2025
- S.2426: Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
You can track bills proposed by John Thune on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Thune.
2028 South Dakota US Senate Election
There has been approximately $8,264,555 of spending in South Dakota US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $93,600 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2028 South Dakota US Senate election.
